What We’re Thinking: Early Voting and Allam-Foushee
This week, Tom attempts to gauge the state of the Allam-Foushee Congressional primary by looking at early voting numbers.
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What’s Trending: A Flamboyance of Flamingos
Trending today: a bill in the Florida legislature to make the flamingo the official state bird – with one dissenting voice in Pensacola.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Black-Owned Businesses, Budgets, Break-Ins, Blazes, Basketball, and Baseball
In today’s news: local leaders support Black-owned businesses, and Chapel Hill police report a string of vehicle break-ins.
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Local Government Meetings: February 23-27, 2026
This week in local government: budget talks for Hillsborough and the Durham schools, and a major housing proposal in Chapel Hill.
Read MoreDate Night: Olympic Medals
With the Olympics ongoing in Italy, Aaron asks: what local date-night spots win the gold medal in their category?
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Read MoreWhat’s Trending: Take Me Home, California Roads
Trending today: Aaron spars with Michael Koh (filling in for Victor) on which songs the U.S. should use for the 2028 Olympic ceremonies.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: New Carrboro Elementary, Local Stores Reopening, UNC Women’s Basketball
In today’s news: CHCCS moves ahead on a new Carrboro Elementary building, and UNC women’s basketball gets an overtime win over Virginia Tech.
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Read MoreHistory Matters: Godspeed, Enos
This week in history: legendary astronaut John Glenn orbits the earth – with the help of a chimp named Enos.
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Read MoreWhat’s Trending: Catherine O’Hara, and You
Trending today: Victor and Aaron remember the late, great Catherine O’Hara – and Aaron offers advice that could help save your life.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Carrboro ‘Pauses’ E Weaver Shutdown, CHCCS Talks School Closures, Violent Crime Drops in Durham
In today’s news: the Carrboro Town Council delays a plan to try converting East Weaver Street into a pedestrian mall.
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